Schulich Leader Scholarship
Award value
$30,000; $25,000 (Renewable)
Number of awards
Variable
Application to apply for
Donor
Seymour Schulich
Recognizing the increasing importance and impact that
STEM disciplines will have on the prosperity of future
generations, businessman and philanthropist Seymour
Schulich established this $200 million scholarship fund
in 2012. Schulich Leader Scholarships enable Canada’s
top universities to attract and retain exceptional STEM
talent here at home, empowering them to become the
innovators and entrepreneurs our country needs.
Award description
- Offered annually to undergraduate students entering an eligible STEM program at the University of Calgary. Renewable in 2nd, 3rd and 4th year at the University of Calgary, provided recipients continue to be enrolled in an eligible STEM program, and meet all renewal criteria
- The $30,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship is designated for students entering the Schulich School of Engineering. The $25,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship is designated for students entering an eligible non-Engineering Science, Technology or Mathematics program
- Entrepreneurial-minded (exhibiting leadership, charisma and creativity)
- Canadian citizen
- Intend to pursue a career in one or more of the following focus areas: (A) Technology (B) Engineering (C) Entrepreneurship and business enterprise (D) Applied scientific research
- Nomination Deadline: January 28, 2026
Required criteria
Student type: Undergraduate
Faculty: Engineering, Science
Year entering: 1st
Citizenship/residency: Domestic
Award information
Type of award: Scholarship
Internal/external/government: Internal